By Amy Poole

The 5th Annual National Memorial Ride for Miss Katelynn Stinnett was a success to help raise child abuse awareness to individuals. For the past 5 years this event is held across the U.S. on the 3rd Saturday of June and is sponsored by The Borrowed Angels Charity Riders. I know why they title themselves ANGELS…because they use their wings to protect and heal children from abuse and assist these local programs in raising funds…and they rock it!!

This year there were 57 riders that took part in the 80 mile charity run, starting at The Beaver Bar, with a last minute escort by the Volusia Co. Sheriff’s Department. Numerous others joined the fun at The Beaver Bar for the in–house poker hands, auctions, 50/50 and the raffle to win that Ipad! Grandpa Beaver picked that ticket right! Roscoe Cain was a hit along with scrumptious food, for breakfast and lunch, made by Trouble. Jeremy, our eager Beaver host, made several bids during the auction, ending up with some prizes himself like the Twisted Tea cooler seat. The sole benefactor was The Champions for Children receiving a total of $1,302.00!! Please join the Angels next year on June 21, 2014 for the 6th annual ride!!

There are COUNTLESS thank yous that need to be put out there from The Borrowed Angels, the volunteers, supporters that donated all the items, riders, and The Beaver Bar for hosting the event and being on your TAILS! Thank you Miss Leslie Beaver for spreading your down home hospitality among us all!!